What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 284% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $151,319 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST PALM BEACH vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 101.8% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $151,319 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to West Palm Beach, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

101.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

381.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

12.1% higher

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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